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"Bhutan has a a rich and unique cultural heritage. With it's deeply rooted Bhuddihst heritgage and the largely untouched natural environment, Bhutan is often regarded as The Last Shangri-la. Trekking in the Chomolhari region provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Bhutan's culture and environment. The Chomolhari mountain is sacred to local Buddhists who make an annual pilgrimage from Phari Dzong to the holy lake of Chomo Lharang at 5100 m just north of the mountain.



Chomolhari Trek - Trekking in Bhutan
13 days in Bhutan, 6 days in Nepal
trekking bhutan Chomolhari Trek gifts you with a great variety of landscapes in Bhutan and is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas in the entire Himalayas. The Chomolhari trek begins at Drugyal Dzong passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland. Different vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine pastureland where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks is some activities which can be done on a rest day. You will encounter rare species like the blue sheep and if lucky, the snow leopard.

GRADE C (Moderate to Strenuous): Chomolhari Trek - Trekking in Bhutan is a 8 days moderate to strenuous trekking with a maximum elevation of 4,950 m. 11 nights hotel accommodations and 7 nights camping. This trek is for the more serious adventurer. It involves walking at medium to high elevation so a higher level of physical fitness and stamina is required. The more fit you are, the more you will enjoy the trek.

DAY 1   Arrive Kathmandu. Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel
DAY 2 - 3   Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, & Swayambhunath)
DAY 4   Fly to Paro, Bhutan
DAY 5   Day hike to Taktsang monastery
DAY 6   Drive to Drugyel Dzong and trek to Shana
DAY 7 - 9   Trek to Soi Thangthangkha and Jangothang with a layover day to explore
DAY 10- 11   Trek to Lingshi crossing Nyele La pass (4, 890m) then to Shodu crossing Yale La pass (4, 820m)
DAY 12   Trek to Barshong following the Thimpu Chu river
DAY 13   Hike to Dodina and drive to Thimphu
DAY 14   Morning tour Thimpu. Afternoon drive to Wangdi Phodrang crossing the Dochhu La pass (3,116m)
DAY 15   Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley
DAY 16   Morning visit to Punakha Dzong. Drive to Thimphu for lunch then to Paro via the Simtokha Dzong
DAY 17   Fly to Kathmandu
DAY 18   Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest Flight
DAY 19   Depart Kathmandu



Chomolhari Trek, Trekking in Bhutan - Trip cost & details
Land & Internal Cost (twin sharing basis)
$4320 (3 to 5 people) per person
$3695 (6 to 9 people) per person
$2470 (10 to 16 people) per person
       
Airfare - $450 extra per person (Airfare subject to change)
Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu
       
Single Supplement:
$645
Recommended Travel Season: October - April



Cost includes:
* Expert Leader
* All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro
* 5 nights including breakfast at Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar
* 6 nights hotel accommodation in Bhutan on full board
* Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu as per itinerary with city guide, transfers and entrance fees
* Bhutan visa fee
* 8 days trekking with all meals, camping equipment, sherpa/cook staff and porters/pack animals
* All transfers and sight seeing tour of Bhutan as per itinerary with an English speaking guide, entrance fees
* Bhutan tourism development tax


Cost does not include:
* Nepal visa fee
* Medical immunization
* International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
* Excess baggage charges
* Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
* Insurance of any kind
* Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other means which client's insurance should cover
* Camera fee to monasteries and monuments where applicable
* Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
* Tips to all support staff

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